Denison SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Denison University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1325

The average composite SAT score for admitted Denison University freshman is 1325 out of 1600. Denison students have the 103rd highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1325 is in the 90th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1220 to 1430

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1220 to 1430. The 75th percentile score is 1430 while the 25th percentile score is 1220.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Denison but we estimate it to be around a 1110 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 680

The average score for Denison students on the math portion of the SAT is 680 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 620 and the 75th percentile score 740.

Average SAT Reading Score 645

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 600 to 690 and the average score for Denison University students is 645.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

45 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Denison University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Denison University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 28.2%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.76.

Can I get into Denison with a 1430 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1430 or higher is very competitive at Denison and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an above average chance of acceptance, around 42% or higher but admission is competitive.

Can I get into Denison with a 1330 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1330 to 1420 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 29% to 41%.

Can I get into Denison with a 1220 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1220 to 1320 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 17% to 27% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Denison with a 1110 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1110 to 1210 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 16% chance of admission to Denison. SAT scores below 1110 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting class

Admission chances to Denison University by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	68%
1590	66%
1580	65%
1570	63%
1560	62%
1550	61%
1540	59%
1530	58%
1520	56%
1510	55%
1500	53%
1490	52%
1480	50%
1470	49%
1460	47%
1450	46%
1440	44%
1430	42%
1420	41%
1410	40%
1400	38%
1390	37%
1380	35%
1370	34%
1360	33%
1350	31%
1340	30%
1330	29%
1320	27%
1310	26%
1300	25%
1290	24%
1280	23%
1270	22%
1260	21%
1250	20%
1240	19%
1230	18%
1220	17%
1210	16%
1200	15%
1190	15%
1180	14%
1170	13%
1160	12%
1150	12%
1140	11%
1130	11%
1120	10%
1110	9%